Changes to the Structure of Paris-Roubaix

Three changes revitalized the struggling race. First the organizers eliminated the use of moto-pacers (tandem and triplet bicycle pacers were allowed). Second new sports newspaper L'Auto-Velo led by Henri Desgranges joined the management team for the race. Third the racecourse was changed back to its original 280 km distance. The promotional efforts were rewarded with 60 riders at the start line in Porte Maillot (a suburb of Paris).